The report was issued along with three reports on the use of TANF funds in Pennsylvania , Ohio and Wisconsin . Federal TANF funds are separate from child care services funds, but states are allowed to transfer up to 30 percent of the TANF funds they receive to child care, said Peter Zurflieh, an attorney with the Community Justice Project.

TANF funds may also be transferred to child welfare, juvenile justice and domestic violence programs.

A review and update of TANF work requirements was presented by Peter Zurflieh of the Community Justice Project.

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Carmen Arroyo, NPLS Paralegal and Peter Zurflieh of Community Justice Project led the Family Violence Option-Subsidized Child Care session which covered special TANF rules that make it easier for victims of domestic violence to access and keep their benefits and special rules designated to ensure access to child care assistance for families leaving TANF for work.